This is another great Arsenal Kiev rangefinder, a camera that is great to use just like it’s sibling the 4AM. Paired with the Jupiter-8M lens, it is forgiving enough to be a daily shooter.
The fine-tune focus wheel is a welcome feature and made it easy to quickly compose shots.
| Make | Arsenal |
|---|---|
| Model | Kiev 4A |
| Year | 1974 – 1975 |
| Format | 35mm |
| Shutter | Vertical Blade |
| Speed | B,1 – 1/1250 |
| Lens | Jupiter-8M (Contax bayonet mount) |
| f2 50mm | |
| Focus | 1m – ∞ |
| Aperture | f2 to 22 |
| Light Meter | n/a |
| Rangefinder | Yes |
Sample pictures, Fomapan 100, HC-110 stand-developed 30min.
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